Recent Articles from admin
Neighborhood library’s expansion coming soon
The St. Johns Library, in North Portland, will soon gain multiple improvements, including a 2,900-square-foot addition.
Group pursuing baseball dream locks in waterfront site
Due diligence is under way as the Portland Diamond Project looks to potentially buy Zidell Yards and construct a ballpark.
How to address and investigate workplace harassment allegations | Opinion
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published final guidance on harassment in the workplace. It provides employers with an official agency resource on legal standards and employer liability in relation to federal laws.
Mixed-use development opens along Columbia River
A double-block, 330,000-square-foot, mixed-use development has opened on waterfront property in Vancouver, Washington.
Infrastructure expansion under way as Bend eyes growth
Construction of a new sewer pump station, sewer force main and associated gravity conveyance mains is advancing in Bend. Crews began work in July.
Maintaining culture during periods of transition and growth | Opinion
A thriving culture attracts and retains great employees, collaborators, and clients. Growth, even when welcomed and necessary, can feel like a threat to that which we cherish.
$10.8 million tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Sept. 23, 2024
An alteration permit is under review for a tenant improvement on floors 6-8 of a building in Portland's Goose Hollow neighborhood.
Albina One design update in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 23, 2024
Approval is being sought for additional design details for the Albina One building previously approved and currently under construction.
R.A. Gray: Oak Hills Elementary School Addition and Renovation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Beaverton School District – RA Gray Construction Oak Hills Elementary School Addition and Renovation BIDS DUE FOR PUBLIC OPENING BY BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT: October 17, 2024 2:00 PM […]
Walsh Construction: Clatsop Behavioral Health
SUB BIDS/SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED Clatsop Behavioral Health 316 Marine Drive Astoria, OR 97103 Bids Due: October 1, 2024 @ 5 PM he Clatsop Behavioral project is located on Marine Drive […]
Megaproject’s impact document now receiving public comments
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program team released the project’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on Friday.
Portland school replacement project’s early design revealed
The Portland Design Commission got its first look Thursday at plans for replacing Ida B. Wells High School with a new, four-story building.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion

















